Senior Project Manager - Design Management

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Manager - Design Management to lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary design programs from inception to completion. You will guide design teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of engineering, design principles, and risk management to deliver profitable outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in project management principles and methodologies.
• Leadership and communication skills to guide diverse teams and manage stakeholders.
• Technical and design knowledge relevant to engineering and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary design projects from start to finish.
• Supervise and guide project teams, including design managers and resources, planning requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance for profitability.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and change management processes.
• Create and manage design briefs and timelines, monitor trends, conduct reviews, ensure quality control.
• Prepare detailed reports on project status, risks, and KPIs for clients and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

About the job Senior Project Manager - Design Management

Responsibilities:

• Project leadership and management: Lead and manage large-scale, multi-disciplinary design projects from start to finish.
• Team and resource management: Supervise and guide project teams, including design managers and other resources, while also planning and forecasting required resources.
• Client and stakeholder management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships, expectations, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial management: Oversee and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to ensure profitability.
• Risk and change management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, as well as manage the change management process.
• Design process oversight: Create and manage design briefs and timelines, monitor design trends, conduct design reviews, and ensure quality control.
• Reporting and communication: Prepare detailed reports on project status, performance, risks, and key performance indicators for clients and senior leadership.

Key Skills:

• Project management expertise: A strong foundation in project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Leadership and communication: The ability to lead and motivate diverse teams, manage stakeholders effectively, and provide clear, consistent communication.
• Technical and design knowledge: Technical expertise relevant to the projects, including knowledge of engineering science, technology, and design principles.
• Financial acumen: Experience in managing project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues and challenges.
• Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to managing project details and ensuring high-quality deliverables.